Tourism Definitions and Concepts

Tourism Definitions and Concepts

• Domestic Tourism: Travel within one's own country.
• Inbound Tourism: Non-residents traveling in a given country.
• Outbound Tourism: Residents traveling to another country.
• Internal Tourism: Combination of domestic and inbound tourism.
• Incomparability of Tourism Statistics: Difficulties in standardizing and comparing tourism data across regions.
• Globalization: Process of businesses developing international influence or operating internationally.
• Carrying Capacity: Maximum number of visitors a destination can handle without negative impacts.
• Multiplier Effect: Economic impact generated by spending within a local economy.
• Sustainable Development: Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' needs.
• Overcrowding: Excessive number of visitors in a location.
• Group Identity: Sense of belonging to a particular group.
• In-Group: Social group a person identifies with.
• Out-Group: Social group an individual doesn't identify with.
• Familiar Stranger: Someone recognized from regular encounters but with limited interaction.
• Que Theory: Framework for social organization and hierarchy.
• Collective Gaze: Shared focus or interest among a group.
• Alternative Tourism: Tourism with features like sustainability and focus on local culture.

Global Sport Market

• Global Sport Market: Overview of the global sports market, including key players and economic impact.

Tourism Classifications

• Classification of Tourism: Different types of tourism, including leisure, business, and medical tourism.

Globalization Strategies

• Competitive and Cooperative Approach to Globalization: Strategies for competing or collaborating in the global market.
• Tasks Required for Collaboration (5): Specific tasks for collaboration between entities.
• Motives for Collaboration: Reasons for collaboration, such as resource sharing and strategic alliances.
• Types of Collaboration: Various forms of collaboration (joint ventures, partnerships) and involved parties.

Tourism Impacts Assessment

• Cost-Benefit Analysis (Economic): Financial effects on local and national economies.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (Political): Influence on government policies and international relations.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (Social): Effects on communities and societal structures.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (Environmental): Impacts on natural resources and ecosystems.

Factors Affecting Travel Satisfaction

• Factors Affecting Travel Satisfaction: Elements that influence travel satisfaction (e.g., service quality, amenities, experiences).

Acronyms

• WTO: World Tourism Organization
• UN: United Nations
• SICTA: Central American Tourism Integration System
• WTTC: World Travel & Tourism Council
• TSA: Tourism Satellite